26th January 2014

Sonnet 80

Francois, today all the Sundays will write

How you won't give any woman your name,

How Valerie smashed the Sevres and might

Throw some more if that actress shares your fame.

But since your worth wide as the Ocean is

First Lady's  not a beast you ought to bear;

Who wants officers of state hers 'n' his

Arm candy when the ring fails to appear?                 
 
Revered institutions can't stay afloat

Without virgin brides (just here for the ride?) 

To board the royal presidential boat -

Ask Charles - a "bidey-in"* hurts national pride.

      Hierarchical love won't go away,

     We treat it like gold - immune to decay.


*Colloquial scots for unmarried partner.